Flights Malta → Catania
MLA → CTA
Route overview
The flight route connects Malta with Catania, operating Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Catania has been open since 1924 and handles approximately 12,369,485 passengers annually.
The Malta (MLA) → Catania (CTA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 21.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Catania the average ATFM delay is 42.4 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 minutes.
Heading to Catania: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Malta (MLA) to Catania (CTA) heads north for about 187 km, a flight time of roughly 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Malta the average ATFM delay is 16.6 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Catania it is 42.4 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating MLA-CTA
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MLA-CTA
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Malta-Catania route is about 187 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
